British man, 65, charged with possession of gay sex video in Uganda

Bernard Randall
Bernard Randall

A retired British man has appeared in court in Uganda accused of possessing a gay sex video.

Bernard Randall, originally from Faversham, Kent, denies a charge of trafficking obscene publications.

Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda and Mr Randall faces a possible two-year prison sentence if found guilty.

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